An inquest has been opened into the death of Macclesfield man Matthew Shields, who was found dead on February 11.

Mr Shields, 33, of John Street, Macclesfield, was discovered in the rural area of Brererton the day after he was reported missing by his family. His Citroen Saxo had been found locked and parked near Back Lane in Brereton.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

The inquest was opened and adjourned on February 15. A date for the hearing has not yet been set.